Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1873 Open 3 Variety 2


Obverse 2	Reverse E

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Hub Doubling Of (L)IBERTY

Die Chip Between Eye and Hair

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark Through (C)ENT

Lint Hub-Throughs Between 3:00 and 3:30

Lint Hub-Through At 8:30

Obverse 2 is identified by date placement at C and hub doubling of (L)IBERTY. Obverse 2 is observed with a die chip located on the temple between the eye and hair. Obverse 2 has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Reverse E.

Reverse E is rotated 8 degrees counter clockwise and is observed with lint hub throughs located in the wreath between 3:00 and 3:30, as well as at 8:30. Reverse E has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Obverse 2.

Comments: The 8 degree working die rotation of Variety 2 is a static rotational attribute of this die pairing and was evident during the clashing event between Obverse 2 and Reverse E.

Plate coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, XF45